I patterned it all from scratch, too!
Sewn both by hand & machine. Has a velcro closure on the front of the neck! Also super light, so your head & neck won’t hurt while wearing it (I’m very proud of that)! I lined the mouth with soft fleece and the inside of the head with satin. It’s really comfortable!
It’s not a mask, so you can’t see out of it if you pull it over your face!! It’s meant to be worn more like a hood.
If you have any questions about how it was made, feel free to ask!
Black fur is really difficult to photograph… it looks better in-person!
Ooooh nice, that looks hella cosy too!
Will it be used like a hat, or maybe even attached to a jacket via zip/metal buttons?
Looks fantastic! Do you have something in mind for it? Or just a fun project?
Thank you so much!
I actually had this project hanging around since last year… but since it’s nearly Halloween, I figured this was the time to finish it.
This actually v2.0 of one that I had made last year, but I wasn’t super satisfied with it, so this is the “new and improved” version.
I actually wanted to keep it for myself to wear for fall/winter weather, but I’m pretty strapped for cash right now, so I’m gonna try to sell it. Maybe I’ll make a v3.0 for myself, one day!
Do you take commissions?
I definitely would, if people are interested.
I currently only have base patterned for big cats and wolves/canines right now, though. But I’m sure I could mod the canine base to be a fox or something.
What kind of creature did you have in mind? (If not a black lion)
This is fantastic and I would wear it everywhere.
I love it! I like how it’s an intimidating look until you see the big kitten eyes lol
I made a more “realistic” version in my v1.0 iteration, but I really do prefer the bigger, more friendly eyes!
It’s really hard to get something like this not looking like bad taxidermy, and I really enjoy the slightly cartoony (but not in a goofy way) eyes! I can imagine this being amazing to wear for someone playing a barbarian in D&D or LARPing.